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84 Lumber Partners with The DeAngelo Williams Foundation For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 10, 2016
EIGHTY FOUR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When you’re an iconic global brand based in Pittsburgh, and you want to drive support for those impacted by breast cancer, having someone like DeAngelo Williams playing right in your backyard is ideal. Together, 84 Lumber and Williams will partner to bring awareness to breast cancer research. 84 Lumber,
Charmin Makes It Easier For Consumers To Choose Responsibly Sourced Toilet Paper
October 10, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charmin has taken the next step in supporting responsible forest management by achieving Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification in its tissue paper products. This month, Charmin also launched its newest tissue product innovation, Charmin Essentials, and with it the launch of FSC and Rainforest Alliance
Rockwell Automation to Host Investor Meeting
October 10, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) will host its annual investor meeting on Thursday, November 10, in conjunction with the company’s Automation Fair event being held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The video webcast portion of the meeting will begin at approximately 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time with
KP Engineering Awarded Syngas EPC Contract; Continues a Rich History in the EPC Delivery of
October 10, 2016
TYLER, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KP Engineering (“KPE”), an industry leader in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions, has been awarded a fixed-price EPC contract by Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX) to expand carbon monoxide production at its Geismar, Louisiana plant. The award from Praxair is among several major projects KPE
In-Demand Topical Research Studies on Various Chemical Markets by Merchant Research & Consulting
October 10, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merchant Research & Consulting, Ltd. informs that a wide choice of in-demand topical research reports, presenting detailed analyses of different chemicals markets, are available at its website. Merchant Research & Consulting presents hot news and important details on a number of selected chemical markets: Adipic
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Appoints Ann Fandozzi as Chief Executive Officer
October 10, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a leading national damaged vehicle repair company, today announced that Ann Fandozzi has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and that Duane Rouse has assumed the role of Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Both appointments are effective immediately. ABRA Auto Body & Glass first
Ford Fund Invests $5 Million in Detroit Neighborhood With Innovative Community Center, Educational
October 10, 2016
DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company Fund is boosting its investment in the future of Detroit with expansion of an innovative community center that will bring $5 million in services to thousands of students and residents on the city’s east side. In cooperation with Detroit Public Schools Foundation and Detroit Public Schools, Ford
Iconic Photographer Annie Leibovitz Shoots Unconventional Lincoln Continental Campaign
October 10, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz called on memories of childhood trips and the romance of the open road as inspiration for a series of photographs to introduce the highly anticipated Lincoln Continental, now in dealer showrooms. “That’s Continental,” is the tagline for a series of Leibovitz
Dell Partners with Leading System Integrators, Providing Customers More Choices for IoT Deployments
October 10, 2016
ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dell today announced that Systems Integrators (SIs) have now been added to the Dell Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions Partner Program, which currently has an ecosystem of over 50 Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). These new additions to the program include Action Point, Datatrend Technologies, L&T
Digital Transformation at the Forefront of JDA FocusConnect – Event Showcases Profitable
October 10, 2016
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JDA Software Group, Inc. has announced its keynote speakers and customer presenters for JDA FocusConnect 2016, scheduled for November 7-9 at the new London Intercontinental Hotel at The O2 Arena in London, England. More than 500 supply chain professionals from across the retail, manufacturing, wholesale
AdvancePierre Foods Acquires Allied Specialty Foods, Inc.
October 10, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AdvancePierre Foods (NYSE: APFH) (“AdvancePierre”), a leading national producer and distributor of sandwiches, sandwich components and other entrées and snacks, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Allied Specialty Foods, Inc. (“Allied”), a pioneering manufacturer of raw and
Rayonier Advanced Materials Resumes Operations
October 10, 2016
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:RYAM) provided an update today about operations following Hurricane Matthew, which affected the entire US Southeastern coast, passing near the Company’s Fernandina Beach, Fla. facility. The facility was in the process of completing its scheduled maintenance outage
Pulse Electronics Power BU Launches New Website and Product Finder Tool
October 10, 2016
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pulse Electronics Power BU, a leading provider of power magnetics components, has launched a custom developed website and product finder tool in an effort to provide increasing functionality and value to engineers, CTOs and others within the power magnetics industry. This is the first step, among many, toward a more
Core Molding Technologies Announces a Breakthrough New Ultra-Low Density SMC
October 10, 2016
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT:CMT), a leading North American compounder of custom sheet molding compound (SMC) and molder of fiberglass reinforced thermoset and thermoplastic compounds, today announced a breakthrough ultra-low density SMC formulation and an addition to Core’s industry-leading suite
BizWireTV Accelerator Report: Amazon Launches a $2.5 Million Socialbot Competition, and Introducing
October 10, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the latest BizWireTV Accelerator Report, Amazon introduces the Alexa Prize, an annual university competition dedicated to accelerating the field of conversational artificial intelligence (AI). It is challenging students to build a “socialbot” on Alexa that will converse with people about popular topics and
ASI DATAMYTE at Wind Energy Denmark in Odense
October 10, 2016
PLYMOUTH, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASI DATAMYTE, Inc., the global standard in enterprise quality management solutions, today announced that it will exhibit at the WIND ENERGY DENMARK in Odense. It is the most important event for the wind energy industry in Denmark. The event is unique as it combines not only the entire wind industry and research
Switching Type of Dietary Fat Americans Consume Could Decrease Healthcare Costs by More Than $25
October 10, 2016
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new study finds substituting monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) for saturated fats in the diet could save the U.S. $25.7 billion in heart-disease related healthcare costs annually. The results, recently published by the Journal of Medical Economics, show both the public and private sectors would benefit, with Medicare
L-3 Agrees to Acquire Assets of Implant Sciences
October 10, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement (APA) to acquire certain assets of Implant Sciences Corporation (Implant) for $117.5 million in cash, plus the assumption of specified liabilities. L-3 intends to finance the asset purchase using its existing cash on hand.
DigitalGlobe Now Targeting Late October or Early November for WorldView-4 Satellite Launch
October 10, 2016
WESTMINSTER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DigitalGlobe, Inc. (NYSE: DGI), the global leader in earth imagery and information about our changing planet, today announced the WorldView-4 satellite launch has been delayed due to ongoing efforts to restore and test infrastructure at Vandenberg Air Force Base following last month’s wildfires.
Kährs Holding AB: Torbjörn Clementz new CFO of Kährs Group
October 10, 2016
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Kährs Group has appointed Torbjörn Clementz new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Group. He will be taking up his post on 21 November 2016. Torbjörn Clementz was most recently employed at the energy technology group One Nordic AB, where he has been CFO since 2014. Prior to that
GomSpace A/S: ESA and GomSpace Sign Contract to Launch Advanced Nanosatellite
October 10, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESA and GomSpace Sign Contract to Launch Advanced Nanosatellite. GomSpace and ESA have signed a contract to continue development, launch and operations of the GOMX-4B spacecraft to be launched before the end of 2017. The satellite will demonstrate key capabilities required for future nano-satellite constellations. The
Iconic Photographer Annie Leibovitz Shoots Unconventional Lincoln Continental Campaign
October 10, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz called on memories of childhood trips and the romance of the open road as inspiration for a series of photographs to introduce the highly anticipated Lincoln Continental, now in dealer showrooms. “That’s Continental,” is the tagline for a series of Leibovitz
Polaris Employees Celebrate the Life and Accomplishments of David Johnson, One of the Company’s
October 9, 2016
MEDINA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polaris employees and Polaris riders worldwide are celebrating the life and mourning the passing of one of the company’s co-founders, David Johnson. He passed away yesterday in Roseau, Minn., after an extended illness. He was 93 years old. Since he helped start Polaris in the early 1950s, David focused his
Revolutionary Cessna Citation Longitude Takes to the Skies
October 9, 2016
WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the successful first flight of its Citation Longitude super-midsize jet. The flight comes less than a year after the company unveiled new details for the revolutionary aircraft – the
100 Different Roles Expected From Digital Manufacturing
October 9, 2016
ManpowerGroup, DMDII seek to address upcoming changes
Henkel Employees in Scottsdale Go Back to School
October 8, 2016
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A group of employees from Henkel’s Scottsdale facility recently visited Frank Elementary School where they taught 22 classes - kindergarten through fifth grade - and imparted the sustainability lesson to over 500 students in a single day. In addition to sharing Henkel’s global sustainability message,
Celanese Announces Acetic Acid Price Increase in China
October 7, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, will increase list and off-list selling prices for the following product in view of recent market conditions. The price increase below will be effective immediately, or as contracts allow.             Product
Anixter to Open New Flagship Facility in Houston, Texas
October 7, 2016
GLENVIEW, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anixter International Inc. (NYSE: AXE) today announced that it would be opening a customized Houston, TX flagship facility in Jersey Village, conveniently located near the Beltway 8 and 290 interchange. Scheduled to open in early 2017, the new 200,000 sq. ft. Anixter location will enable the company to
Sensient Announces Conference Call
October 7, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) will hold its conference call to discuss 2016 third quarter results at 10:00 a.m. CDT on Friday, October 21, 2016. To participate in the conference call, contact InterCall Teleconferencing at (706) 758-1089 and refer to conference identification number 90275041. A webcast of
IFF Completes Acquisition of David Michael
October 7, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) (Euronext Paris:IFF), a leading innovator of sensory experiences that move the world, today announced that it has successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of David Michael & Company, Inc. Founded in 1896, David Michael is
Wenger Corporation in Talks to Acquire SECOA, Inc.
October 7, 2016
OWATONNA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wenger Corporation of Owatonna, Minn., and SECOA, Inc. of Champlin, Minn., are pleased to announce that they are in advanced talks to combine the two companies. Under the proposal, the combined entity would be wholly owned and operated by Wenger. The shared vision of Wenger – including its subsidiary J.R.
Ducon Secures a Prestigious Pet Coke Pipe Conveyor System Order from Indian Oil
October 7, 2016
THANE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ducon Technologies (I) Pvt. Ltd. (“DTIPL”) announced today that the Company has secured a prestigious Pet coke pipe conveyor contract from Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, for Guwahati Refinery in a national competitive bidding process. The scope of this turn-key contract also includes conveying of lime, fly
Top 5 Vendors in the Sheet Metal Equipment Market from 2016 to 2020: Technavio
October 7, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global sheet metal equipment market report. This research report also lists 13 other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period. 5-axis Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machining had already made a significant
SunOpta Announces Strategic Partnership with Oaktree
October 7, 2016
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SunOpta Inc. ("SunOpta") (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY), a leading global company focused on organic, non-genetically modified and specialty foods, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. ("Oaktree"), a leading global alternative investment management firm.
Grand Opening of La Kretz Innovation Campus Celebrates New Cleantech Hub for Los Angeles
October 7, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) and Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) today announced the official Grand Opening of the La Kretz Innovation Campus. The fully renovated building located at 5th and Hewitt Streets in the dynamic Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles
Cabot Corporation to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Results
October 7, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) announced today that it will release operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 on Monday, October 31, 2016 after market closes. The Company will host a conference call and live webcast to review the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 results beginning at 2:00 pm (ET) on
Revved Up and Ready: Most Consumers are Excited About Driverless Cars and Their Many Benefits, says
October 7, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The vast majority of consumers (three in four) are excited about the many benefits driverless vehicles can offer, and almost two-thirds want to swap their current cars for completely self-driving vehicles – a direct contrast to other surveys that indicate consumer hesitancy toward the adoption of self-driving
Sales Are Buzzing for Orbit’s Smart WiFi Sprinkler Timer, the B-hyve
October 7, 2016
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbit Irrigation Products announced today record sales as consumers swarm for its new WiFi Sprinkler Timer, the B-hyve. In the four months since introduction, sales of the B-hyve are tracking well above forecasts and estimates, and momentum in the marketplace continues to build. In efforts to respond to market
AsiaInspection Q4 Barometer: China Growth Stabilizing as Exploding Batteries and Factory Fires
October 7, 2016
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AsiaInspection (AI), a global provider for quality control and supplier compliance services that partners with brands, retailers and importers to secure and optimize their supply chain, today announces its 2016 Q3 Barometer, a quarterly synopsis on global trade, product quality and supplier compliance trends. AI data for
Everspin Technologies Announces Pricing of its Initial Public Offering
October 7, 2016
CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Everspin Technologies, Inc. today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 5,000,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $8.00 per share, for total gross proceeds of $40 million before the underwriting discount and commissions and other offering expenses. All of the shares of
Phillips 66 Announces Quarterly Dividend
October 7, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) has declared a quarterly dividend of 63 cents per share on Phillips 66 common stock. The dividend is payable on Dec. 1, 2016, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 17, 2016. About Phillips 66 Phillips 66 is a diversified energy manufacturing and
Momentive Provides Sealing Solutions for Solar Module Assembly
October 7, 2016
WATERFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Momentive Performance Materials Inc. featured a portfolio of products that can help enable long durability and cost-effective manufacturing for solar module assembly at the Solar Power International Show in Las Vegas, NV. SilTRUST* SP100 adhesive is the latest in Momentive’s growing family of high-performance
Autoliv: Invitation to Autoliv’s Q3, 2016, Teleconference
October 7, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Autoliv Inc. (NYSE:ALV) plans to publish its Financial Report for the third quarter 2016 on Thursday October 27, at 12:00, Central European Summer Time (11:00 UK Time, 6:00 am EDT). The report will be available at www.autoliv.com under Quarterly Reports. In addition, a teleconference will take place the
Gensource Retains Minera IR to Manage Investor Relations Program
October 7, 2016
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gensource Potash Corporation (“Gensource” or the “Company”) (TSX.V:GSP) announces it has retained Minera IR Inc. (“Minera IR”) to provide strategic investor relations and financial communications services. Mike Ferguson, President & CEO of Gensource stated,
Siemens Foundation Expands STEM Middle-Skill Initiative — Adds Two New Partners to Build the Next
October 7, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Siemens Foundation announced the expansion of its STEM Middle-Skill Initiative with the addition of two new partners who will continue to advance the development of essential skills needed for young adults in thriving middle-skill jobs requiring science, technology, engineering and math (STEM): The Center to
AVX Corporation Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
October 7, 2016
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVX Corporation (NYSE: AVX) has scheduled to release its preliminary quarterly results for the period ended September 30, 2016 before the New York Stock Exchange opens on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 and will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST on that day. To participate in this conference call on October
GE Appliances Brings Manufacturing to Local Classrooms with First Virtual Field Trip of Appliance
October 7, 2016
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“You must be 18 to enter” doesn’t apply to middle- and high-school students who will get an insider’s look at Appliance Park manufacturing operations on October 7. GE Appliances, a Haier company (GEA), has engineered a way to expose students to the high-tech, fast-paced environment of one of
Sea-Land Chemical Co. Receives 2016 Business Longevity Award
October 7, 2016
WESTLAKE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Power Players of Cleveland recently awarded Sea-Land Chemical Co. a 2016 Business Longevity Award. The award was presented in partnership with the Western Reserve Historical Society at the August 4th Power Players Luncheon Series and recognized 46 organizations based in Northeast Ohio with at least 50 years in
Phillips 66 Board Elects New Directors
October 7, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) has elected Denise L. Ramos and Gary K. Adams to serve as independent directors. The election on Oct. 6, 2016, increases the total number of Phillips 66 directors to 10. Ramos will serve on the Audit and Finance Committee, the Nominating and Governance Committee and the
AerCap Holdings N.V. to Release Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results on November 8, 2016
October 7, 2016
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) (NYSE: AER) today announced that it will host a conference call and webcast for investors and analysts at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 to review its third quarter 2016 financial results. AerCap's third quarter 2016 earnings press release will be